Join a Local Chartered Accountant Team in Oshawa

Job offer

We are looking for a senior accountant who has the experience to step right in and be an asset to our team. As a member of our team, you will have the o pportunity to continue to develop your career, while working with a collaborative and supportive group. Experience in public accounting and customer service is a must while appreciating the benefits of working for a smaller firm.  

Job Description:

A successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Completion of or currently working toward a Chartered Professional
• Accountant (CPA) designation
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in public
  accounting
• Experience in assurance, accounting and tax
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice
  development principles
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as
• Caseware, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and highly computer
  literate overall
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and
  within a team environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct financial statement Audits, Reviews and Notice to Readers
  for small to large private, not-for-profit entities
• Identify, analyze and conclude on accounting issues
• Preparation &/or review of tax returns (T1, T2 & T3) including tax
  and regulatory forms (T4, T5, T5018, HST, EHT, WSIB, etc)
• Apply knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise
  (ASPE, ASNPO, etc)
• Respond to client questions and queries
• Raise identified technical issues with engagement principal
• Set-up files for new clients and assist newly incorporated
  businesses
• Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve
  work processes